Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr. ex Diels
Source:
ksu
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 62: 479 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000460759
Common Names
- Keyser's Buttercup
- Keyser's Meadow Buttercup
- Keyser's Meadowcrowfoot
Description
Ranunculus keysseri (also called 'Keysser's Buttercup', among many other common names) is a perennial herb with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. It is native to the Caucasus region and grows in moist meadows and pastures.
Uses & Benefits
Ranunculus keysseri is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for some animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ranunculus keysseri is a yellow-green colour with five petals and a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ranunculus keysseri can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It should be planted in the spring or fall, and should be watered regularly during the growing season. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage re-blooming.
Where to Find Ranunculus keysseri
Ranunculus keysseri is native to Europe and can be found in moist, grassy habitats.
Ranunculus keysseri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ranunculus keysseri?
Ranunculus keysseri
What type of plant is Ranunculus keysseri?
Ranunculus keysseri is a perennial flowering plant.
Where does Ranunculus keysseri grow?
Ranunculus keysseri is native to the Mediterranean region and grows in dry, rocky areas.
Species in the Ranunculus genus
Ranunculus curvicaulis,
Ranunculus cosmophyllus,
Ranunculus cortusifolius,
Ranunculus corylisinus,
Ranunculus crassicaulis,
Ranunculus crassifolius,
Ranunculus crassipes,
Ranunculus crassitruncus,
Ranunculus constantinopolitanus,
Ranunculus convexiusculus,
Ranunculus cordiger,
Ranunculus crassus,
Ranunculus cuneaticans,
Ranunculus crassiusculus,
Ranunculus cupreus,
Ranunculus curvatus,
Ranunculus creticus,
Ranunculus crateris,
Ranunculus crebridens,
Ranunculus crenatolobus,
Ranunculus crenatus,
Ranunculus crenifer,
Ranunculus crymophilus,
Ranunculus crithmifolius,
Ranunculus crosbyi,
Ranunculus crenifolius,
Ranunculus janischevskyi,
Ranunculus javanicus,
Ranunculus javorkae,
Ranunculus inundatus,
Ranunculus kitaibelii,
Ranunculus islandicus,
Ranunculus isophyllus,
Ranunculus isthmicus,
Ranunculus istriacus,
Ranunculus jacquemontii,
Ranunculus isophylloides,
Ranunculus kelchoensis,
Ranunculus kemensis,
Ranunculus jazgulemicus,
Ranunculus keniensis,
Ranunculus karpatianus,
Ranunculus egens,
Ranunculus effingens,
Ranunculus dysandrus,
Ranunculus eichlerianus,
Ranunculus fagerstroemii,
Ranunculus ducis,
Ranunculus erythrogonius,
Ranunculus fallacifolius,
Species in the Ranunculaceae family
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Aconitum alboviolaceum,
Aconitum alpino-nepalense,
Aconitum ambiguum,
Aconitum amplexicaule,
Aconitum angulatum,
Aconitum angusticassidatum,
Aconitum angustifolium,
Aconitum anthora,
Aconitum apetalum,
Aconitum aquilonare,
Aconitum artemisiifolium,
Aconitum assamicum,
Aconitum atlanticum,
Aconitum austriacum,
Aconitum austrokoreense,
Aconitum axilliflorum,
Aconitum azumiense,
Aconitum baburinii,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum baicalense,
Aconitum bailangense,
Aconitum barbatum,
Aconitum baumgartenianum,
Aconitum berdaui,
Aconitum bhedingense,
Aconitum bicolor,
Aconitum biflorum,
Aconitum brachypodum,
Aconitum bracteolatum,
Aconitum brevicalcaratum,
Aconitum brevilimbum,
Aconitum brevipetalum,
Aconitum brunneum,
Aconitum bucovinense,
Aconitum bujbense,
Aconitum bulbilliferum,
Aconitum bulleyanum,
Aconitum burnatii,
Aconitum calthifolium,
Aconitum cammarum,
Aconitum campylorrhynchum,
Aconitum cannabifolium,
Aconitum carmichaelii,
Aconitum changianum,
Aconitum charkeviczii,